North American Automotive Industry Overview For May 22, 2006
Who: Greer & Walker, LLP -- Charlotte's largest locally-based accounting
firm
PKF International -- International network of 380 independent
accounting firms
Wachovia Corporation -- Fourth-largest U.S. bank holding company
based on assets
When: Monday, May 22, 2006, 6-8 pm. Media RSVP no later than 3:00 pm on
Friday, May 19.
Where: Omni Charlotte Hotel, 132 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
What: An invitation-only reception for motorsports and automotive
suppliers supporting original equipment manufacturers in the
Carolinas. Media are invited.
Keynote speakers: - Jason Schenker, Economist, Wachovia Corporation
Topic: "North American Automotive Industry
Outlook"
- Dr. James F. Cuttino, UNC Charlotte Motorsports
and Automotive Engineering Research
Topic: "Motorsports and Automotive Engineering
Research in the Charlotte Region"
Highlights and Story Ideas
- "The Carolinas and motor vehicle manufacturing." The two Carolinas
have more than 1,200 tier two and three automotive suppliers supporting
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the globe including
operations of BMW, Freightliner, Volvo and ThomasBuilt Bus. Key
opportunity: The region has the infrastructure to support future
automotive industry growth.
- "Energy demand and rising prices both a test and a threat to American
auto manufacturers." Changes in consumer preferences will affect auto
manufacturing and sales going forward. Key issue: How will the industry
adapt to meet the continued American demand for SUVs?
- "Charlotte's motorsports history and its regional and economic impact."
What is its relationship and appeal to other industries? What is
motorsports role in workforce development?
Contact: Gunda Knese, Business Development Manager, Greer & Walker, LLP.
Telephone: 704.377.0239. Email: gknese@gwllp.com. Website:
www.greerwalker.com
PRNewswire -- May 10